Correctional Academy Instructor 2 - 02132024-54954

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, CORRECTION ACADEMY DIVISION, LAUDERDALE COUNTY
A pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check is required for this position. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time employment performing, supervising, or instructing in one or a combination of the following: security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole.
Substitution of Experience for Required Education: Qualifying experience in security, casework services in a correctional setting, law enforcement, probation or parole may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
• Certain positions require that employees meet qualification standards and maintain job and performance certifications related to training programs, POST Certification, and other specialized duty requirements necessary to perform the specialized duties of the position;
• Must participate in pre-employment, random, and for cause drug and substance abuse testing as required by departmental policy and procedures.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Summary: Under general direction, is responsible for supervising a small staff of instructors and for developing, delivering, and evaluating adult, youth, and community related treatment, security, and auxiliary training modules at the Correctional Training Academy; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features: This is a supervisory class in the Correctional Academy sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising a small staff of correctional instructors in adult, community, and youth services program areas. This class differs from that of Correctional Academy Instructor 1 in that employees of the latter are not supervisors.

Responsibilities

Performing General Physical Activities:

• Participates in and instructs students in the physical fitness class, self defense training, firearm qualification and other hands on physical activities as required.

Getting Information:

• Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and material for academy training.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:

• Observes work of students to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen performance skills.
• Guides, monitors, and sets performance standards in order to provide guidance to subordinates.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

• Investigates and settles disputes regarding students and staff in order to maintain a harmonious working environment.

Training and Teaching Others:

• Plans and conducts training programs and conferences dealing with new and established procedures.
• Advises and teaches students about rules and regulations as well as Policy and Procedures.
• Presents information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercise, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

Thinking Creatively:

• Organizes production and design of curriculum materials in various programs.
• Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:

• Confers with members of training advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas, and to relate curriculum material to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

• Interprets and enforces provisions of state policies and rules and regulations of the State of Tennessee.
• Evaluates training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
• Plans and conducts training programs that meet ACA standards and policy requirements.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:

• Inspects training equipment including firearms and chemical agents to ensure proper safety guidelines and maintenance of equipment.

Coaching and Developing Others:

• Advises subordinate staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment.
• Assesses training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers and instructors.
• Develops plans, organizes, and directs orientation and training for employees.

Staffing Organizational Units:

• Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for hires and promotions.

Documenting/Recording Information:

• Records, documents, and maintains files for subordinates.
• Submits Quarterly Monitoring reports on subordinates.

Scheduling Work and Activities:

• Selects and assigns instructors to conduct hiring.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources:

• Recommends orders and/or authorizes the purchase of instructional materials, supplies, and equipment.

Communicating with Persons outside Organization:

• Confers with personnel from other agencies regarding training.

Competencies

Competencies:

• Decision Quality
• Problem Solving
• Delegation
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Time Management
• Command Competencies
• Written Communications
• Building Effective Teams
• Integrity and Trust
• Motivating Others

Knowledge:

• Administration and Management
• Clerical
• Communications and Media
• Computers and Electronics
• Education and Training
• Personnel and Human Resources
• Public Safety and Security
• Telecommunications
• Basic knowledge of Philosophy and Theology as it pertains to training/instruction
• Basic knowledge of Psychology as it pertains to training/instruction
• Basic knowledge of Sociology and Anthropology as it pertains to training/instruction

Skills:

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Coordination
• Instructing
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Complex Problem Solving
• Equipment Selection
• Quality Control Analysis
• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Time Management

Abilities:

• Category Flexibility
• Deductive Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Originality
• Problem Sensitivity
• Selective Attention
• Time Sharing
• Visualization
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Finger Dexterity
• Manual Dexterity
• Multi-limb Coordination
• Reaction Time
• Speed of Limb Movement
• Dynamic Flexibility
• Dynamic Strength
• Extent Flexibility
• Gross Body Coordination
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Stamina
• Trunk Strength
• Auditory Attention
• Depth Perception
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Copy Machine
• Motor Vehicles
• ATV equipment
• Batons
• Electronic Restraint Devices
• Handcuffs
• Leg Irons
• Firearms